# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2008 Lincoln Navigator L DVD clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-navigator-l-dvd-clicks/151307)

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**Author:** [@doug37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doug37)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-navigator-l-dvd-clicks/151307 "2019-10-22T21:35:13Z")

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dvd player in rear clicks all the time even when the vehicle is shut off. does not work

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## [2016 Lexus RX 350 - Smoke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-rx-350-smoke/151290)

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**Author:** [@MatthewCrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MatthewCrain)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-rx-350-smoke/151290 "2019-10-22T21:14:11Z")

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I’ve observed burn or smoke marks under the hood light brown in color. Any idea what could cause it? There appears to be no fire around the engine components.

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## [Question about my recent Engine Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-my-recent-engine-replacement/151166)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward_Smith)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-my-recent-engine-replacement/151166 "2019-10-22T20:30:32Z")

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Hello, I will make this quick, just curious about a few things. I had my engine seized up, I am the second owner, got it at 32,000 miles, it died at 86,000 miles, second owner warranty was up to 60,000 miles, turned out …

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## [2009 Chevrolet Colorado - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-trans-issues/151282)

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**Author:** [@Jose51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jose51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-trans-issues/151282 "2019-10-22T20:10:20Z")

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Truck shifts and drives correctly while in forward. When transmission is cold, reverse works, but not well. Once transmission is warm reverse does not work.

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## [2002 Honda Accord Cpe - Where to donate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-cpe-where-to-donate/151217)

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**Author:** [@li14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/li14)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-cpe-where-to-donate/151217 "2019-10-22T18:07:47Z")

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wish to donate honda 2002 accord what is the best donation organization in las vegas that is reliable to meet that will expedite transaction

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## [Value of a BG additive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-a-bg-additive/14201)

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**Author:** [@jhertel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhertel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-a-bg-additive/14201 "2019-10-22T18:03:21Z")

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I recently had a 30,000 mile check done on my 2006 Subaru. The maintenance manager asked if I wanted them to use a couple of BG products that would clean out various systems. The price of these products and the service…

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## [Changing inner tie rod at 150K, should I just change the struts too?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283)

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**Author:** [@richiepub\_158879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richiepub_158879)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283 "2019-10-22T18:00:44Z")

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I’m curious what are community’s thoughts regarding doing more suspension parts replacements than might be immediately needed at the moment. I have a 2011 Honda Odyssey, 155K miles. I have a bit of movement in my right…

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## [2012 MKX skips while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mkx-skips-while-accelerating/151201)

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**Author:** [@carl.j.becker\_158832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carl.j.becker_158832)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mkx-skips-while-accelerating/151201 "2019-10-22T16:54:30Z")

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2012 Lincoln MKX 91,000 miles My 2012 Lincoln MKX skips/studders when doing a medium to hard acceleration. I recently had a 90,000 mi service done. Lincoln cleaned the throttle body but this did not fix the problem. …

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## [2019 Subaru Outback - Back Hatch Opening On Own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-back-hatch-opening-on-own/151242)

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**Author:** [@EdwardKondrat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardKondrat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-back-hatch-opening-on-own/151242 "2019-10-22T15:57:28Z")

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Back hatch opens on its own overnight leaving the battery dead by later in the day

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## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - best way to descend hills?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-best-way-to-descend-hills/151154)

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**Author:** [@johnjava](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnjava)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-best-way-to-descend-hills/151154 "2019-10-22T15:32:34Z")

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I live in a very hilly area. When descending, is it better to apply the brakes evenly the entire descent or pump them hard every couple hundred feet? Which provides less brake pad and rotor wear?

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## [2008 Toyota Highlander - Worn Ball Joints?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-worn-ball-joints/151252)

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**Author:** [@Robitaille](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robitaille)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-worn-ball-joints/151252 "2019-10-22T15:12:37Z")

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is the reason various indep. mechanics have told me I must replace the lower ball joints and control arms (now 180k miles) is because I hadn’t ever replaced my struts? …didn’t do alignments either.

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## [2007 Scion tC - Fuel Mileage Shot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-tc-fuel-mileage-shot/150882)

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**Author:** [@Phil44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phil44)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-tc-fuel-mileage-shot/150882 "2019-10-22T14:57:06Z")

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I have a 07 scion tc and it is the absolute best vehicle I’ve ever had the privilege of driving. I mean seriously i love this thing more than my wife!! Lol jk!!! But the issue im having is gas loss. When i purchased the …

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## [2014 Ford Explorer - Power Seat Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-power-seat-problem/151272)

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**Author:** [@joe31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-power-seat-problem/151272 "2019-10-22T14:52:18Z")

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driver seat 2014 ford explorer seat wont move forward but moves up and down and backards

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## [Should I just get rid of this stratus 04](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-just-get-rid-of-this-stratus-04/150936)

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**Author:** [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-just-get-rid-of-this-stratus-04/150936 "2019-10-22T13:21:28Z")

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I’ve posted a few question on here already. I got this car last year. It was a good car and it was running fine but this year it has given me loads of problems. First it started to overheat. So I had to take to a mechani…

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## [Emergency Brake Flange Bracket 2006 Pontiac GTO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake-flange-bracket-2006-pontiac-gto/151256)

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**Author:** [@Jinksed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jinksed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake-flange-bracket-2006-pontiac-gto/151256 "2019-10-22T12:18:17Z")

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Here is what is Discontinued. The passenger side bracket. Why on earth am I able to still get the driver’s side but not the passenger? I need part number 92147157 (passenger side). Does anyone have any idea of where to…

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## [2018 Honda CR-V - Bad Bluetooth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-bad-bluetooth/151198)

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**Author:** [@Howard59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howard59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-bad-bluetooth/151198 "2019-10-22T09:47:35Z")

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Has anyone gotten their Honda Bluetooth system repaired so it sounds good?

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## [Fan air hotter than atmosphere?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-air-hotter-than-atmosphere/151196)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-air-hotter-than-atmosphere/151196 "2019-10-22T04:11:38Z")

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2013 Mazda 5 Driving on Freeway in Califor around 3:30pm - drove 30-40 mins around 70mph without AC/Heater. All of a sudden traffic slowed it down to 5-20mph. I noticed the fan air being blown was hotter - so when the …

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## [2001 Ford Econoline Commercial Cutaway - Add cruise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207)

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**Author:** [@GeraldPatterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldPatterson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207 "2019-10-22T04:06:36Z")

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Wanting to ad cruise controll. I read some corrispodance saying it can be added by swaping steering wheels and clock spring. Looking for a definitive answer

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## [2016 Ford F250 - Acting weird when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f250-acting-weird-when-starting/151184)

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**Author:** [@charles26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles26)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f250-acting-weird-when-starting/151184 "2019-10-22T03:52:22Z")

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My 2016 F-250 diesel lariat started acting weird a couple weeks back. When I tried to start the engine with my remote key in the ignition the engine did not turn over. I released the key and tried multiple times, no engi…

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## [2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Problems starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-1500-problems-starting/151128)

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**Author:** [@GaryRiedel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryRiedel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-1500-problems-starting/151128 "2019-10-22T03:47:53Z")

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My pickup is fine when the key is in the on position but if I try to start it something under the hood clicks and I lose All power. Before trying to start there is 12 volts at the battery. After trying to start there is …

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## [Key turns, then ignition locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-turns-then-ignition-locks/151237)

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**Author:** [@peterska1121\_158851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterska1121_158851)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-turns-then-ignition-locks/151237 "2019-10-22T03:22:26Z")

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I have a 2004 ION. There are at least 2 recalls on Saturn ignitions. I have taken mine to the Chevy Dealer in Salem, OR twice. The key is stuck again. Every time they get close to my car they want to charge me at least $…

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## [Question about 05 Sierra Coolant Temp Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-05-sierra-coolant-temp-sensor/151231)

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**Author:** [@Zack\_Stephens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zack_Stephens)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-05-sierra-coolant-temp-sensor/151231 "2019-10-22T03:06:15Z")

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Just recently purchased an 05 Sierra for next to nothing. I noticed the coolant temp sensor works intermittently. One of the times that the coolant temp sensor wasn’t working I plugged in my obd2 and went to look at the …

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## [Car jerks when decelerating (\<1000rpms)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-decelerating-1000rpms/143414)

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**Author:** [@theresadownie\_154034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theresadownie_154034)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-decelerating-1000rpms/143414 "2019-10-22T02:58:49Z")

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My 2003 Acura MDX has been giving me issues whenever I am coming to a stop. The car will let out one big jerk when I am decelerating and hit just below 1000 RPMS. It does not shudder. Just one jolt that feels as though s…

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## [What should i do? 2017 Chrysler Pacifica only drive 35K mile and repaired 4 times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-2017-chrysler-pacifica-only-drive-35k-mile-and-repaired-4-times/150985)

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**Author:** [@alexshaoyu\_158698](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexshaoyu_158698)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-2017-chrysler-pacifica-only-drive-35k-mile-and-repaired-4-times/150985 "2019-10-22T02:16:50Z")

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i bought chrysler pacifica in 2016, drived 35K. engine light always on. i have returned to dealer 4 times to fix the problem. it is out of warranty now and i have to pay for the repare. check engine light is on again, i …

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## [2016 Hyundai Tucson dual clutch problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-dual-clutch-problems/124179)

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**Author:** [@JoePrager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoePrager)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-dual-clutch-problems/124179 "2019-10-22T01:11:48Z")

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I have had problems with hesitation, chatter on acceleration, pulling out traffic and it would rev up and not move. It is my third Tucson and by far the worst. I have had it almost three years, and every time I would ta…

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## [2005 Chrysler 300C Intermittent Low Oil Pressure & subsequent P0524 OBDC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300c-intermittent-low-oil-pressure-subsequent-p0524-obdc/135523)

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**Author:** [@Obadiah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Obadiah)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300c-intermittent-low-oil-pressure-subsequent-p0524-obdc/135523 "2019-10-21T22:48:15Z")

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I recently purchased a 2005 Chrysler 300C (5.7L V8) with ~167000 miles. I get an occasional Low Oil Pressure light when the engine is hot and idling in gear. By putting the car in Neutral or even Park, the pressure goes …

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## [Car shuts off while driving; no code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-while-driving-no-code/151192)

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**Author:** [@DavidMLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidMLewis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-while-driving-no-code/151192 "2019-10-21T21:51:26Z")

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Twice now, my ex-wife’s 2009 Civic Hybrid has simply shot off completely while she was driving it, as if the key had been turned off. Both times, the dealer says they can’t find anything wrong and no codes have been reco…

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## [2016 Land Rover Discovery - Door leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-land-rover-discovery-door-leak/151214)

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**Author:** [@Tim13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-land-rover-discovery-door-leak/151214 "2019-10-21T21:12:51Z")

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On my 2016 Discovery Sport, water leaks into compartment from top of driver door. Everything looks ok (same as other doors) but leak continues.

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## [Seal crack caused by sunroof?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-crack-caused-by-sunroof/151076)

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**Author:** [@Azmaveth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Azmaveth)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-crack-caused-by-sunroof/151076 "2019-10-21T21:00:32Z")

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I have a 12 year old rebuilt Accord with a sunroof. At one corner, the metal roof is cracking and causing a hairline crack in the paint. It is beyond my budget and skills to get to the metal, weld it, repaint, etc. All I…

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## [2006 Lincoln Zephyr - Maniforld removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-zephyr-maniforld-removal/151173)

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**Author:** [@wick\_carr\_158818](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wick_carr_158818)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-zephyr-maniforld-removal/151173 "2019-10-21T20:20:58Z")

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My mechanic friend and I are trying to get to and replace the back 3 ignition coils in my car which is covered by the manifold. He has removed all of the bolts holding it on but we still cannot remove the manifold, what …

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