# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2015 Jeep Compass - Check Engine Light Keeps Coming On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-compass-check-engine-light-keeps-coming-on/148898)

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**Author:** [@george42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-compass-check-engine-light-keeps-coming-on/148898 "2019-09-17T01:10:20Z")

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check engine light keeps coming on. Car is also seriously under powered. This the last Jeep product I will ever own.

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## [2013 Honda Pilot - Unreliable Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-unreliable-starting/148852)

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**Author:** [@RameshSrivastava](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RameshSrivastava)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-unreliable-starting/148852 "2019-09-17T01:05:20Z")

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Intermittent starting problem. After driving 200 miles parked the car. 20 minutes later the engine would not turn over. A tow truck boost, the car started. Immediately had full battery checked, nothing found. The car sta…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado - 4WD Acting Goofy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-4wd-acting-goofy/148822)

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**Author:** [@RussellMuncy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellMuncy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-4wd-acting-goofy/148822 "2019-09-15T23:04:23Z")

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2016 Colorado (56,000 miles) has started to intermittently show a “Service 4WD” message. Now it has stared to switch into 4WD unexpectedly while driving. When this happened I stopped and tried turning the 4WD selector. …

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## [Ask Someone: 2018 Chevrolet Volt #1568566004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2018-chevrolet-volt-1568566004/148799)

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**Author:** [@JohnMcColgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMcColgan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2018-chevrolet-volt-1568566004/148799 "2019-09-17T00:50:39Z")

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Do you rate/recommend bodyshops?

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## [2016 Toyota Corolla L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-l/148886)

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**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-l/148886 "2019-09-17T00:42:50Z")

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Hello, What are your thoughts on a 2016 Toyota Corolla L. It has 30,000 miles on it and it does have the 4 speed automatic transmission which I prefer over the newer CVT’s. This is a private party. They were asking $12…

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## [2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Oil Change Intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-oil-change-intervals/148891)

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**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-oil-change-intervals/148891 "2019-09-16T23:52:45Z")

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I have 2 cars, a 2008 Toyota Camry and a 2017 Mazda 3. The Toyota oil change is either 10K mi or 1 year and the Mazda 7500 mi or 6 months, which ever comes first. I use synthetic oil in both. Why such a difference and…

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## [Extreme vibrating upon acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-vibrating-upon-acceleration/148875)

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**Author:** [@Chandler\_Collins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chandler_Collins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-vibrating-upon-acceleration/148875 "2019-09-16T22:56:59Z")

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2011 Ford Fusion Sport, there is an extreme vibration when accelerating, very noticeable around 3500-4000 RPM. Gets worse and almost turns into a clunking when you let off the accelerator especially when you lay into and…

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## [2006 Ford Expedition - No Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-expedition-no-fuel/148869)

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**Author:** [@RobertWTidd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertWTidd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-expedition-no-fuel/148869 "2019-09-16T21:24:46Z")

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no Fuel checked fuse ok, power to relay, power to pump, replaced pump still no fuel. no prime pressure no fuel.

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## [2003 Pontiac Montana - Various Electronics Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-montana-various-electronics-not-working/148863)

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**Author:** [@kent45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kent45)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-montana-various-electronics-not-working/148863 "2019-09-16T20:38:02Z")

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power door locks, dome light and power window not working

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## [2001 Lexus RX 300 shifter moves freely](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300-shifter-moves-freely/148806)

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**Author:** [@WilliamPorter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamPorter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300-shifter-moves-freely/148806 "2019-09-16T19:08:09Z")

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Shifter moves freely as though it is not connected . Does not engage any gear ,. ie , drive, reverse ,etc.

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## [Door lock actuator - rear lift gate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-actuator-rear-lift-gate/148543)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-actuator-rear-lift-gate/148543 "2019-09-16T18:54:19Z")

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I have an apparent problem with a door lock actuator, and hope someone can provide a bit of background on how they operate. The patient is a 1999 Toyota Sienna LE, and the door is the rear lift gate, but my question is …

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## [2014 Ford Fusion - Fuel Door Keeps Opening](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-fuel-door-keeps-opening/148855)

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**Author:** [@John22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-fuel-door-keeps-opening/148855 "2019-09-16T15:26:54Z")

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Fuel door comes open at times, especially in drive-through car wash. What can I do to secure the door?

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## [2018 Ford Escape - Jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-jerking/148860)

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**Author:** [@CynthiaMay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaMay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-jerking/148860 "2019-09-16T15:24:50Z")

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Every time I take off from a complete stop my car jerks it starts at 20mph and goes through 45mph it’ll do it about 3-4 times with about 5mph-10mps apart. I keep it up to date on everything. My thought was transmission o…

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## [Remote start problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start-problems/148830)

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**Author:** [@Wesley\_Nash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wesley_Nash)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start-problems/148830 "2019-09-16T13:44:09Z")

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I have a 2010 Chevrolet equinox (bought it used just this year) it’s trying to start it’s self with the key out and in the off Position. It has remote start on it. I have 3 keys to it but one I think the battery is goin…

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## [2013 Chevrolet Trax - Service Engine Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-service-engine-light-on/148835)

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**Author:** [@Cheryl09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl09)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-service-engine-light-on/148835 "2019-09-16T13:23:42Z")

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The service light keep going on. I had it in for service but the couldn’t find anything on the reader. Has anyone had this problem

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## [2016 Malibu - Park Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-malibu-park-switch/148833)

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**Author:** [@MohamedALi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MohamedALi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-malibu-park-switch/148833 "2019-09-16T13:22:54Z")

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Put car in PARK, shuts the engine off; however a message comes on screen “shift to park” and when I moved the shift back and forth in the park position, the message goes off.

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## [2017 Ford Expedition - Steering Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-expedition-steering-off/148848)

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**Author:** [@lloydmurray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lloydmurray)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-expedition-steering-off/148848 "2019-09-16T13:17:45Z")

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The steering is seriously off. I have new tires & an alignment.

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## [2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - Alarm Bells](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-alarm-bells/148845)

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**Author:** [@cainekaar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cainekaar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-alarm-bells/148845 "2019-09-16T13:17:07Z")

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my 2011 subaru impreza started making a very loud bell sound this morning. it scared my kids and i . i could not tell if it was coming from a speaker or not. it did not sound mechanical

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## [Help corvette trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-corvette-trouble/148444)

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**Author:** [@Mc5isepic\_157240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mc5isepic_157240)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-corvette-trouble/148444 "2019-09-16T13:01:45Z")

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Having trouble starting my 2005 corvette https://share.icloud.com/photos/0o6xo9dQACf1nSQlGyRNsthpg Here’s my problem Cranks and starts for less than a second then shuts off Link is for video through apple iCloud

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## [2006 Nissan Pathfinder part number help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-part-number-help/148838)

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**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-part-number-help/148838 "2019-09-16T12:34:19Z")

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Need help on which parts to order for a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE Sport utility. 150,000 miles. With the following codes with description: P0340 generic current camshaft position sensor A circuit bank 1 or single sensor…

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## [1984 Chevrolet Pickup - Temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-chevrolet-pickup-temp-gauge/148785)

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**Author:** [@PhillipMcDonald1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhillipMcDonald1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-chevrolet-pickup-temp-gauge/148785 "2019-09-16T11:42:33Z")

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I have a 3/4 ton Chevy PU with a 454 and I can not figure out why after I replaced the temperature sending unit the temperature gauge still pegs out all the way to the right even though it is not hot.

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## [2003 Toyota Highlander - Brakes Start to Grab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-brakes-start-to-grab/148713)

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**Author:** [@ElaineWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElaineWilliams)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-brakes-start-to-grab/148713 "2019-09-16T07:56:01Z")

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2003 Toyota Highlander with 145,000 miles. Problem: 75% of the time when braking (mostly in town driving) the brakes start to grab - almost like the assisted brake system is trying to kick in. Our local dealership and …

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## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-plugs/148745)

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**Author:** [@BrianJRooney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianJRooney)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-plugs/148745 "2019-09-16T02:34:29Z")

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I drive a 2010 Toyota Corolla with 208k trouble-free miles on the odometer. This car still gets 32.5 mpg (now mostly city driving) and always starts and runs well. I’m more of an “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” guy so…

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## [2003 lincoln ls overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-ls-overheating/148809)

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**Author:** [@mmccullo\_146668](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmccullo_146668)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-ls-overheating/148809 "2019-09-16T00:55:06Z")

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The radiator hose ruptured on my son’s 2003 Lincoln LS. He had his friend replaced it and bled the system, but it’s intermittently overheating still. He’s had the car 4 years, and it’s always had green coolant — had the …

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## [2014 Nissan Altima - Buckled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-buckled/148795)

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**Author:** [@LindaWeakley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaWeakley)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-buckled/148795 "2019-09-16T00:32:25Z")

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High temperatures cause food to buckle and the sun roof is separated from roof

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## [Ball joint and steering rack boots - is it worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-and-steering-rack-boots-is-it-worth-it/65981)

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**Author:** [@worldtraveler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/worldtraveler)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-and-steering-rack-boots-is-it-worth-it/65981 "2019-09-15T23:54:33Z")

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Our 2000 Subaru Outback has just over 200k. We want a vehicle that is safe, but do not want to put a lot of money into this. At the last service the dealership said the left ball joint boot and power steering rack boot…

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## [2017 Ford Edge - Engine Trashed/5k Out of Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-engine-trashed-5k-out-of-warranty/148825)

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**Author:** [@JimS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-engine-trashed-5k-out-of-warranty/148825 "2019-09-15T23:47:52Z")

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2017 Ford Edge. 65,000 miles. Started having a “miss” on start up. Quickly progressed to steam coming out the tail pipe. Ford dealer says the head or block is cracked and coolant is getting into the cylinders. Th…

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## [2013 Toyota Yaris - Fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-yaris-fuel-gauge/148768)

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**Author:** [@Nelezen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nelezen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-yaris-fuel-gauge/148768 "2019-09-15T20:44:08Z")

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When I am driving my car the gauge stays in full. When I turn it off it returns to the bottom level. How to fix this

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## [2011 Dodge Ram 1500 - Electrical Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-ram-1500-electrical-problems/148801)

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**Author:** [@RonSwan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonSwan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-ram-1500-electrical-problems/148801 "2019-09-15T19:14:19Z")

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Wiper Motor not working. A/C and Heater Fan only works on high

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## [Is anyone familiar with Lexus HVAC? 1996 SC400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-familiar-with-lexus-hvac-1996-sc400/148796)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-familiar-with-lexus-hvac-1996-sc400/148796 "2019-09-15T18:25:40Z")

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Trying to find how to over ride all the inputs to allow compressor to operate and take a partial charge in order to diagnose the basic problem.

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