# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2015 Ford F-150 - Transmission Randomly Goes Into Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-transmission-randomly-goes-into-reverse/150904)

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**Author:** [@cuthbert43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cuthbert43)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-transmission-randomly-goes-into-reverse/150904 "2019-10-17T04:23:46Z")

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2015 ford xlt 2.7 eco boast 4/4,auto transmission will intermittently not go in reverse, happen more and more. The dealership cant duplicate 28,000 miles. been to the dealer 6 times they tell me if no codes show up nothi…

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## [Won’t start unless I open up throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/won-t-start-unless-i-open-up-throttle/150864)

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**Author:** [@Adrian\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrian_Allen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/won-t-start-unless-i-open-up-throttle/150864 "2019-10-17T03:49:35Z")

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I have a 2001 Chevy express 5.7 extended and the only way to get it started is if I hold the gas pedal when I’m turning the key. Maybe you guys could give me some tests to run to figure out the problem? Thanks

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## [Trunk latch opens, but doesn't close always](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-latch-opens-but-doesnt-close-always/150875)

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**Author:** [@bluekryptonite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluekryptonite)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-latch-opens-but-doesnt-close-always/150875 "2019-10-17T03:13:35Z")

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The trunk opens when I use the lever near driver’s door, by key on the trunk and by the emergency latch lever inside the trunk (as they are supposed to). However, when I pull the lever inside the car near the driver’s si…

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## [2018 Ford Edge smelly AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-smelly-ac/118547)

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**Author:** [@ArtKapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtKapp)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-smelly-ac/118547 "2019-10-17T02:06:04Z")

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I have a new 2018 Ford Edge Titanium and before this a 2016 same car. The question is do you know what would cause a bad smell coming from the A/C? It’s not all the time but comes and goes. That is the reason I got th…

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## [New Transmission leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-leaking/150749)

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**Author:** [@Patoued1\_158565](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patoued1_158565)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-leaking/150749 "2019-10-17T01:07:32Z")

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Hi, I have a 2007 Ford Explorer 4X4 V6 4.0. It has some harsh shifting and my mechanic recommended to replace the transmission. I decided to go for a remanufactured one to avoid used parts headaches. He installed the tra…

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## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan - Engine Starts/Stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-engine-starts-stops/150862)

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**Author:** [@ArtemioGarcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtemioGarcia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-engine-starts-stops/150862 "2019-10-17T00:36:37Z")

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the engine start but shot off in 15 min after

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## [2005 Ford Focus - Sloshing Behind Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-sloshing-behind-dash/150880)

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**Author:** [@Geraldine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geraldine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-sloshing-behind-dash/150880 "2019-10-16T22:33:43Z")

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Water sloshing around behind dash. disperses quickly but is there again when car has been sitting

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## [2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - 4wd Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-4wd-out/150874)

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**Author:** [@Joe59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-4wd-out/150874 "2019-10-16T21:46:48Z")

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My four wheel will not work properly. The light on the dash says I am in 4 wheel drive but when I get stuck the front wheels do not turn. Has anyone had this same problem?

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## [1972 Ford LTD - How to restart a non-runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-ford-ltd-how-to-restart-a-non-runner/150559)

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**Author:** [@RichPinkall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichPinkall)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-ford-ltd-how-to-restart-a-non-runner/150559 "2019-10-16T20:16:04Z")

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My grandfather recently passed, leaving me his 1972 ford galaxie 500 4 door in grabber blue. It was running fine 5 years ago when it was parked, but hasn’t been run since. Its been stored in a barn, so out of the element…

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## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Nav quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-nav-quit/150829)

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**Author:** [@JesseMuna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JesseMuna)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-nav-quit/150829 "2019-10-16T19:50:04Z")

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Navigation not working at all. When I press the navigation nothing happen.

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## [2005 Toyota Highlander - Reduced Power/Sucking Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-reduced-power-sucking-air/150856)

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**Author:** [@ReneeWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReneeWilson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-reduced-power-sucking-air/150856 "2019-10-16T17:47:58Z")

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has no power when i step on th gas and sounds like its sucking in air

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## [2001 Ford F-150 - Heat coil trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-heat-coil-trouble/150806)

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**Author:** [@Susan40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan40)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-heat-coil-trouble/150806 "2019-10-16T16:58:08Z")

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How to avoid replacing heat coil on Ford 150

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## [2019 Volkswagen Atlas - Second thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-atlas-second-thoughts/150538)

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**Author:** [@PaulBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulBrown)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-atlas-second-thoughts/150538 "2019-10-16T16:33:40Z")

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I purchased this vehicle because it has a 6 year bumper to bumper warranty. In your opinion did I do okay, and could you review the warranty and explain the good and the not so good to help me out?

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## [2006 CR-V - Odometer Back Lighting Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cr-v-odometer-back-lighting-out/150852)

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**Author:** [@BarryPoulton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryPoulton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cr-v-odometer-back-lighting-out/150852 "2019-10-16T15:40:46Z")

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How to replace odometer back light on dashboard

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## [2009 BMW 328 - White smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-white-smoke/150826)

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**Author:** [@JennySpears](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JennySpears)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-white-smoke/150826 "2019-10-16T14:56:48Z")

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what might be causing white smoke upon start up as well as rough idling, and stalling when rpm slows down

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## [Automatic transmission electrical whining/buzzing noise in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-electrical-whining-buzzing-noise-in-neutral/122781)

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**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-electrical-whining-buzzing-noise-in-neutral/122781 "2019-10-16T14:48:19Z")

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Hi everybody! I have a 2002 Saturn SL2 with automatic transmission. I have started to notice a buzzing noise in my car when going to neutral. Sounds electrical to me, definitely not a grinding noise. The car shifts fine…

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## [2015 Volkswagen Tiguan - Lags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-tiguan-lags/150815)

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**Author:** [@LoriBitely](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriBitely)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-tiguan-lags/150815 "2019-10-16T14:34:59Z")

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78k miles always serviced on time and at dealership. I have always used premium gas (91 or higher is required). I have a very slightly noticeable sensation upon starting the car, and again at the 20-30mph range. The ca…

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## [2014 Dodge Journey - Control Screen Frozen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-control-screen-frozen/150847)

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**Author:** [@etta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-control-screen-frozen/150847 "2019-10-16T13:52:19Z")

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my 2014 dodge journey 4.3 screen is frozen, what can I do

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## [Car keeps shutting down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keeps-shutting-down/150839)

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**Author:** [@UncleTiny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTiny)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keeps-shutting-down/150839 "2019-10-16T13:17:15Z")

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So i just changed the battery in my 2012 Ford Fusion. Everything is fine until i stop at a red light then my car won’t accelerate and the power steering locks up. The only lights to come on on my dash is the Battery lig…

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## [2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck won’t pair to phone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-won-t-pair-to-phone/150798)

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**Author:** [@TerryRuby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryRuby)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-won-t-pair-to-phone/150798 "2019-10-16T13:12:28Z")

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After pairing my new Samsung Note 10 everything worked fine for a little while. Suddenly the phone became un-paired. When I tried to re-pair it up it says "cannot connect to audio) and I cant pair it up again. Any Ideas …

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## [New HEAVY DUTY fan clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-heavy-duty-fan-clutch/150740)

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**Author:** [@Charlie\_Swabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie_Swabe)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-heavy-duty-fan-clutch/150740 "2019-10-16T10:44:11Z")

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I got into a crash about 2 years back in my 2000 4.7L dodge Dakota and it Somehow messed up my fan clutch (which actually worked perfectly fine for about another 2 months). I had to replace the oem clutch with another ju…

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## [2011 Ford Edge - Tailgate opens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-tailgate-opens/150708)

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**Author:** [@jeannie00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeannie00)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-tailgate-opens/150708 "2019-10-16T05:44:06Z")

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tailgate opens when sitting in drivers seat

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## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-starting-issues/150731)

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**Author:** [@raysmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raysmith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-starting-issues/150731 "2019-10-16T03:24:04Z")

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Wont’ start with push to start button unless jeep is in neutral. Then starts first time. Starts using the remote start every time

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## [2007 Buick Rendezvous - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-rendezvous-wont-start/150736)

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**Author:** [@ShawnMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnMoore)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-rendezvous-wont-start/150736 "2019-10-16T03:08:56Z")

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car cranks and will not start after replacing fuel pump twice and relay once. Runs for awhile then wont start

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## [2003 Chevy Malibu - cut off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-malibu-cut-off-while-driving/150779)

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**Author:** [@John.stack.78\_152068](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John.stack.78_152068)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-malibu-cut-off-while-driving/150779 "2019-10-16T02:18:36Z")

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Not my car - I am trying to help my stepdaughter’s friend. 2003 Chevy Malibu (believe the LS version) Drove about 25 miles - mostly highway Cut off when pulling into a parking lot Unknown amount of time passes (proba…

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## [2011 Buick Lucerne - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-wont-start/150524)

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**Author:** [@Eugene30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eugene30)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-wont-start/150524 "2019-10-16T02:14:29Z")

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2011 Buick Lucerne Intermittantly will not start, no cranking sound, just dead. If it does start the gauges are reading incorrectly, such as fuel tank on E, engine light on etc. At dealership for 5 days running ‘diagn…

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## [2012 Volvo S60 - Lurches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-lurches/150596)

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**Author:** [@Jcook17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jcook17)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-lurches/150596 "2019-10-16T02:09:08Z")

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After stopping at a traffic light, my transmission seems to lurch or buck when I let my foot off the brake pedal. This is an intermittent problem, but seems to happen more frequently in hot weather with the A/C on. What …

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## [Renault Duster not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-duster-not-starting/150803)

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**Author:** [@Blastitwithpiss\_158591](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blastitwithpiss_158591)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-duster-not-starting/150803 "2019-10-16T02:00:20Z")

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Hey forum, I recently bought a 2015 Duster (2wd, 50km on the clock), and it’s not starting. It passed its test only 2 weeks ago. I bought it from a private seller and then this happens. Any idea what it is? Doesn’t app…

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## [2015 Honda Odyssey - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-shudders/150719)

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**Author:** [@jimfisk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimfisk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-shudders/150719 "2019-10-16T01:24:50Z")

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When car downshifts in response to slowing for a corner, on re-accelerating it shudders. Occasionally on a staightaway, the engine cuts to an idle, then comes back to speed when I wiggle the accelerator pedal.

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## [2016 Kia Sorento - Door won't lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-door-wont-lock/150721)

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**Author:** [@DANMoriarty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DANMoriarty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-door-wont-lock/150721 "2019-10-16T01:20:30Z")

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passenger door rear right side buzzes when locked sometimes will not lock

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