# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Snowballing trouble with my ‘06 Daytona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snowballing-trouble-with-my-06-daytona/150553)

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**Author:** [@PeteLarrieu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeteLarrieu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snowballing-trouble-with-my-06-daytona/150553 "2019-10-12T01:37:46Z")

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I have an '06 charger daytona, w/ 5.7 hemi. I have owned the car for 15 mos, and had a snowball rolling downhill with the cooling system. first the resoivor failed, which led to the radiator, then the water pump, and t…

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## [Is the fuel gauge estimate too high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-fuel-gauge-estimate-too-high/150549)

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**Author:** [@PaulSchleifer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulSchleifer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-fuel-gauge-estimate-too-high/150549 "2019-10-12T01:26:37Z")

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2009 Toyota Prius tire pressure warning light would not reset, Toyota dealer quoted $200 to fix, went to the tire dealer who repaired for free in five minutes. Also asked for a quote on fuel gauge not reading properly, $…

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## [2002 Toyota Highlander - scraping noises from front tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-scraping-noises-from-front-tire/150542)

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**Author:** [@PatrickMurphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickMurphy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-scraping-noises-from-front-tire/150542 "2019-10-12T01:20:55Z")

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I can hear an intermittent scraping/rubbing sound from what appears to be the front wheel as it rotates. I can’t see anything around the wheel or tire that could be causing that but I haven’t taken it off. Any clue? Th…

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## [2006 Honda Accord - trunk latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-trunk-latch/150540)

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**Author:** [@HENRYCARLWEBERJR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HENRYCARLWEBERJR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-trunk-latch/150540 "2019-10-12T01:19:06Z")

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trunk remote unlatch does not work, it only partially releases. I can access the trunk manually by the lever on the driver’s side.

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-shifts-hard/150536)

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**Author:** [@Woody59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woody59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-shifts-hard/150536 "2019-10-12T01:16:47Z")

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Shifts hard when taking off and if you are changing lanes it will move you back only 39,000 miles What can I do

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## [2001 Buick Century - needs diagnostic help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-needs-diagnostic-help/150511)

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**Author:** [@MELISSA07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MELISSA07)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-needs-diagnostic-help/150511 "2019-10-11T23:32:37Z")

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Its been running hot for 3 months. Recently someone said that my fan has stopped running. He ran a wire from another wire to the positive side of the battery for the fan to run. Now i can only drive one mile. Could it be…

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## [Is there a locking fuel door for 2018 Toyota 4Runner?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-locking-fuel-door-for-2018-toyota-4runner/136786)

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**Author:** [@davidorr\_spohr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidorr_spohr)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-locking-fuel-door-for-2018-toyota-4runner/136786 "2019-10-11T21:51:34Z")

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Is there a locking fuel door or locking gas cap available for the Toyota 4runner2018?

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## [2006 Toyota 4Runner sunroof grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-sunroof-grinding-noise/150531)

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**Author:** [@hallthompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hallthompson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-sunroof-grinding-noise/150531 "2019-10-11T21:35:26Z")

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Why does the Sun Roof make a very bad grinding noise at the end of its travel?

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## [2000 Ford Ranger - Leaking Clutch Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-leaking-clutch-fluid/150464)

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**Author:** [@TroySetty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TroySetty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-leaking-clutch-fluid/150464 "2019-10-11T21:34:11Z")

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Clutch fluid leaking from front of transmission

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## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic - Outlet help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-outlet-help/150483)

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**Author:** [@Matteo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matteo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-outlet-help/150483 "2019-10-11T19:57:16Z")

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Car charger outlet/ cigarette plug is not working. Would like to know the part name and how to replace the faulty one.

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## [Bmw 320D 2007 will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-320d-2007-will-not-start/150499)

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**Author:** [@Morgen\_Porter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgen_Porter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-320d-2007-will-not-start/150499 "2019-10-11T18:57:40Z")

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Hi there, I recently had a problem with my BMW 320D where it is refusing to start so here is what happened. hi i posted yesterday but sadly i wasnt allowed to receive many messages so im putting it on here again .Abou…

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## [1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata heat and AC quit after working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-mx-5-miata-heat-and-ac-quit-after-working/150503)

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**Author:** [@SHAWNFROMMOIGH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHAWNFROMMOIGH)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-mx-5-miata-heat-and-ac-quit-after-working/150503 "2019-10-11T18:49:10Z")

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Heat and AC quit after working. I was running the AC and noticed it quit working after a few minutes. I turned it off then tried again 2 or 3 minutes later and it worked for a few more, then went to blowing outside air …

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## [2019 Ford Edge water pump and powertrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-water-pump-and-powertrain/150497)

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**Author:** [@Dugan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dugan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-water-pump-and-powertrain/150497 "2019-10-11T18:45:35Z")

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what does the water pump have to do with the power train on a 2019 ford edge ST and what may cause power train failures

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## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Door locked - need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-door-locked-need-help/140698)

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**Author:** [@Deb16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb16)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-door-locked-need-help/140698 "2019-10-11T18:08:48Z")

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Can’t unlock door with key fob. Only 10,000 miles on car. Also, can’t figure out how to open car manually with key.

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## [Driver airbag replaced and now horn and steering wheel controls do not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-airbag-replaced-and-now-horn-and-steering-wheel-controls-do-not-work/137724)

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**Author:** [@Rhonda\_Janssen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhonda_Janssen)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-airbag-replaced-and-now-horn-and-steering-wheel-controls-do-not-work/137724 "2019-10-11T17:59:01Z")

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Just purchased a 2015 VW Passat and immediately found out about a recall on driver airbag. Took car in to VW they fixed in 40 minutes. When I left I noticed my horn and steering wheel phone/radio controls no longer wor…

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## [2006 Toyota Corolla - No Crank, No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-no-crank-no-start/150335)

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**Author:** [@Kat46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kat46)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-no-crank-no-start/150335 "2019-10-11T17:27:15Z")

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My car problem just began about an hour ago. I should say that actually (I don’t know if this is related), the first thing I noticed was a week or two ago, I was doing a u-turn in a parking lot, and had to back up a litt…

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## [Do I add AC oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-add-ac-oil/150501)

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**Author:** [@Forfuninde\_158419](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Forfuninde_158419)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-add-ac-oil/150501 "2019-10-11T17:01:15Z")

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So I’m changing a couple O-rings that are under my quick disconnects going through the firewall on my truck. It must’ve had a slow leak. As of now I’m not going to add oil… First am I wrong? I’m not changing any major c…

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## [Exhaust system question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-question/150476)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Corbitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas_Corbitt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-question/150476 "2019-10-11T15:55:26Z")

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I have a 95 5.7 k1500 and it had no cats when I bought it because the pipe had rusted off now it connects to 3” pipe except for one part by the back tire that is 2” I just wanted to know if that 2” pipe could damage my e…

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## [2007 Toyota Prius - Battery help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-battery-help/150402)

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**Author:** [@WmBriggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WmBriggs)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-battery-help/150402 "2019-10-11T14:43:55Z")

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The battery is showing low bars so we checked the voltage at each cell. 7.94 to 7.99 voltage. We cleaned the connecting bars and reassembled the car. The gauge showed 3/4 when the car was driven around the block, but dr…

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## [Trying to locate a lock actuator for Pontiac Solstice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-locate-a-lock-actuator-for-pontiac-solstice/150383)

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**Author:** [@BradleyFuller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradleyFuller)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-locate-a-lock-actuator-for-pontiac-solstice/150383 "2019-10-11T13:51:38Z")

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2006 Pontiac Solstice. The driver side door handle “actuator” is broken and I am unable to find replacement parts. Apparently, GM no longer makes parts for this car. I only have 30K miles on it and it is otherwise in pri…

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## [Mazda truck brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-truck-brake-issues/150481)

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**Author:** [@wengerkids\_158404](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wengerkids_158404)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-truck-brake-issues/150481 "2019-10-11T13:29:13Z")

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I recently bought a 1995 Mazda B2300. I was aware of some of the issues that it had, but I didn’t know the full extent. My current problem is when I press the brake pedal, the car comes to a complete stop as if I had sla…

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## [2005 Buick Rendezvous - ABS Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-abs-issues/150459)

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**Author:** [@Kris54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kris54)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-abs-issues/150459 "2019-10-11T13:15:29Z")

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My mother in law’s Buick is having an issue that seems to reach beyond my limited knowledge. As she drives, seemingly at random intervals, her ABS light and “service traction control” message will appear, and does not se…

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## [2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Battery Caput](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-caput/150447)

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**Author:** [@RCraft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RCraft)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-caput/150447 "2019-10-11T12:30:53Z")

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My 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid is completely dead. It was used to drive 200 miles in one sitting then after a couple days in the garage it would not turn on. Until now the car has preformed really well, averages 38 mpg in…

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## [2007 Toyota Camry - Brake Fluid Flush Required?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-brake-fluid-flush-required/149806)

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**Author:** [@KristinDzugan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristinDzugan)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-brake-fluid-flush-required/149806 "2019-10-11T12:27:40Z")

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I recently took my 2007 Toyota Camry into the dealer for its 120,000 mile maintenance. As usual, they tried to up-sell me from $300+ to over $700 (the “premium” package!). I resisted, but did get talked into adding on a …

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## [Car will not start BMW 320D](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start-bmw-320d/150425)

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**Author:** [@Morgen\_Porter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgen_Porter)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start-bmw-320d/150425 "2019-10-11T11:06:32Z")

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Hi there, I recently had a problem with my BMW 320D where it is refusing to start so here is what happened. About 4 days ago i went to the shop no problems driving atall everything sounds and felt okay however when i w…

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## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - Oil Leak Elusive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-oil-leak-elusive/150450)

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**Author:** [@Janetspiker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janetspiker)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-oil-leak-elusive/150450 "2019-10-11T09:59:23Z")

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I took my car to Goodyear because there is a oil leak. They put dye in it to locate where the leaks coming from. I went back acter a couple days so they can che check it. They came out & said they dont see a leak. Wth. …

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## [2011 Chevrolet 1500 - Wont Shut Off/Electrical Gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-1500-wont-shut-off-electrical-gremlins/150473)

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**Author:** [@Morse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-1500-wont-shut-off-electrical-gremlins/150473 "2019-10-11T03:44:27Z")

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The fans stay going when the ignition is not on also the window washer pump . The engine shuts off 15 seconds after the key is off

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## [2005 Chevrolet Tahoe - Seat Heater Self Activation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-tahoe-seat-heater-self-activation/150457)

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**Author:** [@PeteLutz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeteLutz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-tahoe-seat-heater-self-activation/150457 "2019-10-11T02:41:23Z")

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My 2005 Tahoe Seat warmer on my Driver Side is turning On and Off without me touching anything. This morning was the first time this has happened. I tried to turn it off manually but the heater would automatically turn…

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## [Dodge Neon oil in spark plug tube missfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-oil-in-spark-plug-tube-missfire/150405)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-oil-in-spark-plug-tube-missfire/150405 "2019-10-11T02:12:21Z")

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I have a 2005 Dodge neon sxt. Have a po304 code. started to change plugs and wires when I got to the 4th it had oil inside the sparkplug tube. It was lose and oil got in because of that. The valve cover gasket looks …

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## [2006 Cadillac SRX - P0437 Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-p0437-code/150282)

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**Author:** [@darrellmosbrucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrellmosbrucker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-p0437-code/150282 "2019-10-10T22:54:15Z")

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po430 code change cats and sensors still comes on

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