# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2002 Ford Ranger - Flex Fuel vs Gas Intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-flex-fuel-vs-gas-intake/149994)

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**Author:** [@NeilHarty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilHarty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 11:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-flex-fuel-vs-gas-intake/149994 "2019-10-03T11:23:18Z")

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What is the difference between a gas and a flex fuel intake manifold on a 2002 ford ranger w/3.0 motor and how can you tell one from the other?

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## [Turning the steering wheel with the engine off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-the-steering-wheel-with-the-engine-off/150000)

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**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-the-steering-wheel-with-the-engine-off/150000 "2019-10-03T09:12:38Z")

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Hi there, Vehicle: 2006 Mazda 6 S 3.0L V6 My brother told me today that a while ago, he forgot to turn the wheel against the curb after parking. Because he was in a hurry, he tried to turn the wheel with the engine off…

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## [Transmission shifts hard until fluid is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-hard-until-fluid-is-warm/149908)

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**Author:** [@johnf123\_155896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnf123_155896)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-hard-until-fluid-is-warm/149908 "2019-10-03T06:00:28Z")

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EDIT: car is a 2000 Nissan Altima When I first got my car it would shift hard from 1-2 and 2-3. My father changed fluid with aftermarket and problem went away but I don’t know what fluid he used. A few months later the …

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## [Vibrations in '07 Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrations-in-07-sentra/149932)

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**Author:** [@joeymabile\_158088](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeymabile_158088)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrations-in-07-sentra/149932 "2019-10-03T03:12:22Z")

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I have been struggling with a sizeable vibration felt in the floorboard and the front seats (especially on the passenger’s side) in my 2007 Nissan Sentra. The tires on the car were in fair to good condition. There was …

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## [Clicking noise on low RPM (Video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-on-low-rpm-video/149951)

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**Author:** [@lakoniku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lakoniku)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-on-low-rpm-video/149951 "2019-10-03T02:53:48Z")

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I own a Toyota Avensis 2004 1.6 petrol, whenever I turn AC on and I drive a high gear with low rpm or even low gear with low rpm it makes a clicking noise as shown in the video below, what could be the cause of this or w…

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## [2004 Oldsmobile Alero - Won't shift in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-wont-shift-in-cold/149831)

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**Author:** [@MikeRusso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeRusso)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-wont-shift-in-cold/149831 "2019-10-03T02:38:53Z")

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When the temperature goes say below 60 degrees my tranny doesn’t want to shift into overdrive right away until it warms up. And the colder the weather obviously the longer the warm-up time. Is it the tranny fluid? I alwa…

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## [2019 Cadillac XT5 - Engine issues after crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-cadillac-xt5-engine-issues-after-crash/149907)

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**Author:** [@David06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David06)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-cadillac-xt5-engine-issues-after-crash/149907 "2019-10-03T01:47:38Z")

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2019 Cadillac xt4 at dealer for rear end crash and now told engine seized. Crash just rear end. Everybody denies ever starting car. Oil leaked out?

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## [2016 Town and Country wipers don't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-town-and-country-wipers-dont-shut-off/149972)

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**Author:** [@Brianna\_Bowles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brianna_Bowles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-town-and-country-wipers-dont-shut-off/149972 "2019-10-03T01:30:31Z")

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Got my van 2.5 yrs ago and have had nothing but problems. My automatic slider doors open while we are driving, they get stuck and open and close over and over only a quarter of the way… But the worst part is that now my …

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## [Spare tire leaks along rim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-leaks-along-rim/96778)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-leaks-along-rim/96778 "2019-10-03T01:06:03Z")

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My truck's spare tire hasn't been properly inflated since 2002. Ok, I know that's a bad sign, but it is indeed a fact. I should point out I've never had a flat tire in the entire 40+ year history of this truck, at le…

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## [2003 Toyota Tundra - Frame rot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-frame-rot/149939)

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**Author:** [@walid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walid)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-frame-rot/149939 "2019-10-03T01:05:13Z")

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frame completely rusted through truck only has 130k miles. piece of junk toyota, they are no help at all.

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## [Strange non-start/no crank issue 99 Saturn SL-1 Automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-non-start-no-crank-issue-99-saturn-sl-1-automatic/77249)

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**Author:** [@anchor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anchor)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-non-start-no-crank-issue-99-saturn-sl-1-automatic/77249 "2019-10-02T23:03:05Z")

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I'm having an intermittent and strange issue with my car. A couple weeks ago, I started my car (started on first crank, as it pretty much always has) and drove to work. When I arrived at work, I got out, and found tha…

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## [2010 Toyota Highlander - Key trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-key-trouble/149914)

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**Author:** [@Fimber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fimber)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-key-trouble/149914 "2019-10-02T22:27:18Z")

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My keyless button toyota HIghlander does not start and it showed key not available on the screen. Then i changed the key fob battery and then tried it again , this time what appeared on the screen again is DAC not avail…

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## [Power Window problem - Honda Civic 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-problem-honda-civic-2002/149618)

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**Author:** [@BroncosRider92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BroncosRider92)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-problem-honda-civic-2002/149618 "2019-10-02T21:36:37Z")

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Hello: I need some guidance. I have a Honda civic 2001 that the front passenger side power window stopped working. The window was actually almost fully open when it stopped working and I couldn’t get back up. When I swi…

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## [2009 Saturn Vue - Looking for a manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-vue-looking-for-a-manual/149904)

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**Author:** [@ronaldmieure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronaldmieure)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-vue-looking-for-a-manual/149904 "2019-10-02T21:07:31Z")

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where can I find a printed manual for a 4t45e Saturn vue transmission & will a 4t65e work for rebuilding the trans

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## [2003 Honda CR-V - Driver assist tech](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-driver-assist-tech/149910)

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**Author:** [@KCCaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KCCaster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-driver-assist-tech/149910 "2019-10-02T21:02:37Z")

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My wife just lost the sight in her right eye. She is ok to drive but here in Denver we need AWD cars. Is there a late model AWD car that has Blind spot technology and a Rear View camera? Cost is a factor. Thx, KC.

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## [2011 Toyota Avalon - Necessary Work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-avalon-necessary-work/149948)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeStratos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeStratos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-avalon-necessary-work/149948 "2019-10-02T19:34:27Z")

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Recent service of my 2011 Toyota Avalon I was advised I needed the following service: Power steering rack and pinion w/d, Alignment with rack and Power steering return and feed w/d. Quote for service was $2000. The car h…

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## [When it rains, it pours: 2005 Ford Escape set 6 DTCs, with 10 pending](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-it-rains-it-pours-2005-ford-escape-set-6-dtcs-with-10-pending/149834)

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**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-it-rains-it-pours-2005-ford-escape-set-6-dtcs-with-10-pending/149834 "2019-10-02T17:47:06Z")

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Today, after solving the intermittent stalling problem on this 2005 Ford Escape V6 with a new fuel pump, the code reader I ordered from eBay arrived, so I don’t have to go to the good folks at AutoZone. Bear in mind that…

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## [2002 Jeep Liberty - Air bag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-air-bag-light/149935)

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**Author:** [@Pat51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-air-bag-light/149935 "2019-10-02T17:23:32Z")

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Air bag light comes on some times tends not to do it when car is cold

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## [Rear End Collision (Hit by a dump truck) - What can be damaged? Where do I take it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-collision-hit-by-a-dump-truck-what-can-be-damaged-where-do-i-take-it/149922)

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**Author:** [@erb825\_158085](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erb825_158085)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-collision-hit-by-a-dump-truck-what-can-be-damaged-where-do-i-take-it/149922 "2019-10-02T16:59:55Z")

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Hi all! I was hit from behind at a stoplight by a dump truck (then he ran. I’m going to catch him but that’s another story). It was a low speed collision, but it’s a dang dump truck so it was a pretty “energetic” crash.…

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## [2017 Toyota Prius - Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-service/149842)

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**Author:** [@williamkennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamkennedy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-service/149842 "2019-10-02T15:49:35Z")

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i just got a prius and it says ‘maintenance required, visit the dealership’ I know this is just for a 50,000 mile checkup but I wasnt sure if there is somewhere else i can take it besides the dealership to get it service…

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## [Dealing with insurance after accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealing-with-insurance-after-accident/149902)

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**Author:** [@Cheftay1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheftay1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealing-with-insurance-after-accident/149902 "2019-10-02T15:45:38Z")

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Not sure if this is the best place to ask or maybe someone can direct me to the right area. Anyways I was involved in a accident recently. I’m not at fault. However collision shop advised my estimate would need to be re…

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## [Rhino liner paint job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453)

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**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453 "2019-10-02T14:52:50Z")

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I’m considering getting the roof of my 2006 Toyota Corolla sprayed with a rhino liner bedliner type of paintjob. The roof paint now looks pretty bad. I know it will be very matte finish and not match the rest of the car.…

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## [2012 Audi A4 - Remote Starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a4-remote-starter/149851)

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**Author:** [@Mary14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary14)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a4-remote-starter/149851 "2019-10-02T13:22:56Z")

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I am hoping to install a remote start system into my 2012 Audi A4 - it’s actually an anniversary gift for my husband. Anyway, I just fear getting it installed and having an electrical issue later on. We bought the car us…

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## [Humming noise on High RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-on-high-rpm/102857)

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**Author:** [@Tayyab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayyab)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-on-high-rpm/102857 "2019-10-02T07:42:00Z")

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I'm living in Saudi Arabia and in a relatively small city so I got very few professional mechanics here. I've Hyundai Sonata 2011 bought preowned a year before, from that day (didn't know this issue before buying) I'm h…

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## [The tale of the ticking engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tale-of-the-ticking-engine/149899)

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**Author:** [@Sonny\_Warren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonny_Warren)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tale-of-the-ticking-engine/149899 "2019-10-02T05:15:01Z")

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The car is a 03 pontiac grand am gt 4dr with a 3400 ,Okay so the story starts about a year ago Out of nowhere my engine starts tapping not knocking or ticking its not like a klunky inconsistent rod knock but more of a li…

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## [Number of miles on Range Meter in car keep dropping gradually, what does this mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-miles-on-range-meter-in-car-keep-dropping-gradually-what-does-this-mean/149890)

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**Author:** [@rlsowns\_158036](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlsowns_158036)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-miles-on-range-meter-in-car-keep-dropping-gradually-what-does-this-mean/149890 "2019-10-02T04:15:19Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a car question but I really know very little to nothing about cars, so please forgive me for my ignorance when it comes to misuse of the proper terms. I drive a 2012 Toyota Corolla S. It has about 90…

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## [2008 Lincoln MKX - Any recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-any-recalls/149866)

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**Author:** [@lynellrobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynellrobinson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-any-recalls/149866 "2019-10-02T04:08:59Z")

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is there any recall problems with the transmission

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## [Leaky passenger side 05 pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-passenger-side-05-pacifica/149901)

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**Author:** [@robbjornstad\_144099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbjornstad_144099)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-passenger-side-05-pacifica/149901 "2019-10-02T02:50:54Z")

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I have an 05 pacifica that leaks on the floor every time it rains. I have checked the sunroof drains and they are fine. the windshield trim has also been checked and sealed. I have done a soap test with water and have no…

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## [2012 Mazda Mazda5 - Loud fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-loud-fan/149854)

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**Author:** [@DennisMcKee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisMcKee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-loud-fan/149854 "2019-10-02T02:07:26Z")

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Intermittent extremely loud fan (?) noise coming from motor area; stopped car, turned off engine, and noise is gone when re-starting. Not sure if its from the heater / ac fan or the engine cooling fan.

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## [2006 GMC Yukon - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-yukon-wont-start/149876)

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**Author:** [@WillHawks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillHawks)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-yukon-wont-start/149876 "2019-10-01T22:17:48Z")

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I’ve got another of what seems to be a great mystery of the internet… I’ve seen several people posting similar experiences and never any definitive cause or solution. It’s an 06 Yukon Denali, 250k miles. Every now and th…

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