# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=525

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## [Grinding sound while coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-while-coasting/90620)

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**Author:** [@bloody\_knuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bloody_knuckles)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-while-coasting/90620 "2019-09-12T18:36:15Z")

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2004 Sienna LE with 193,500 miles. While driving home tonight I started hearing a grinding noise from the passenger front wheel. The noise goes away on acceleration and braking. Whenever I take my foot off the gas it …

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## [2007 Cadillac STS - Clock Reset After Batt Disconnect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-sts-clock-reset-after-batt-disconnect/148531)

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**Author:** [@AlvinSwilley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlvinSwilley)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-sts-clock-reset-after-batt-disconnect/148531 "2019-09-12T17:35:26Z")

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After having battery disconnect for a repair, I’m unable to reset my clock. I can get to the screen where I’m supposed to be able to do it, but none of the touch screen buttons work. Help!

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## [Car is possessed, at the end of my rope](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-possessed-at-the-end-of-my-rope/148505)

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**Author:** [@Travis\_Mandenberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Travis_Mandenberg)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-possessed-at-the-end-of-my-rope/148505 "2019-09-12T16:22:21Z")

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I drive a 2008 Chevy HHR. For the last two or three weeks it has had problems where it sometimes stalls, refuses to start, and there are a bunch of things on my dashboard that no longer work. Included in this is my winds…

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## [2002 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer won't start in rainy weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-wont-start-in-rainy-weather/148608)

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**Author:** [@jessie05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessie05)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-wont-start-in-rainy-weather/148608 "2019-09-12T14:57:44Z")

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2002 blazer wene it israining wont startor hard to start it tunes over well not start

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## [Ford Focus Electrical Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-electrical-help/148220)

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**Author:** [@dondendill3\_157103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dondendill3_157103)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-electrical-help/148220 "2019-09-12T14:42:03Z")

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About a year ago I installed led headlights on my 2005 Ford Focus. They worked great for about a week then they would take turns randomly turning of for a while then turning back on. I didn’t think much of it then I w…

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## [No interior/dash lights, not starting even when jumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-interior-dash-lights-not-starting-even-when-jumped/148560)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Angelo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Angelo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-interior-dash-lights-not-starting-even-when-jumped/148560 "2019-09-12T14:11:17Z")

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This morning I went to start my vehicle (2005 GMC Yukon XL) and when I inserted the key & turned it there were no dash lights, no interior lights and the vehicle did not start. It didn’t turnover or click… ABSOLUTELY NOT…

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## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Wrench symbol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-wrench-symbol/148408)

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**Author:** [@stevea2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevea2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-wrench-symbol/148408 "2019-09-12T13:14:11Z")

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the wrench symbol popped up on my '10 Fusion Hybrid. The dealership decided it wasn’t a drive-train problem as the manual shows. Instead, they replaced the electric cooling pump ($764.00), but now the “high Motor Temper…

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## [2007 Buick Lucerne - jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-jerks/148438)

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**Author:** [@StevenDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenDavis)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-jerks/148438 "2019-09-12T04:03:05Z")

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My Lucerne is experiencing a glitch in the transmission to where is seems to not go back in low gear at a stop and when you try to go it jerks into gear and makes you feel as if you have hit from the back. It also someti…

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## [2007 Toyota Camry - No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-no-start/148565)

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**Author:** [@monique11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/monique11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-no-start/148565 "2019-09-12T03:49:04Z")

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2007 camry wont start light come and the radio come but their so sound or nothing

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## [2016 Buick Enclave - Temp Control Backlighting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-temp-control-backlighting/148557)

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**Author:** [@Doyle46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doyle46)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-temp-control-backlighting/148557 "2019-09-11T20:25:48Z")

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Driver and passenger side temperature controls will not light up

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## [2003 Toyota Highlander needs a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-needs-a-mechanic/148587)

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**Author:** [@Natalie31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Natalie31)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-needs-a-mechanic/148587 "2019-09-12T02:25:28Z")

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I have an issue with the engine light and my mechanic has not been dealing with the problem to his best ability. Can you recommend some one in my area that can help me?

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## [RPM Jumping and Car Kicking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-jumping-and-car-kicking/148563)

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**Author:** [@Aeb04005\_157315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aeb04005_157315)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-jumping-and-car-kicking/148563 "2019-09-12T02:21:39Z")

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I have a 2016 Honda Pilot. About a week ago the dreaded check engine light appeared along with a sequence of secondary warnings. When driving the vehicle the RPMs will start to jump when slowly accelerating (40-50mph ran…

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## [Aftermarket Steering Wheel Wackiness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-steering-wheel-wackiness/148396)

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**Author:** [@MattGlaza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattGlaza)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-steering-wheel-wackiness/148396 "2019-09-12T01:54:23Z")

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Yesterday I installed a new Steering wheel, hub adapter, and quick release in my 2005 Subaru WRX. In doing so, I ended up deleting the cruise control. Could this affect my car’s idle at all? Now, the idle briefly drops s…

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## [1998 Dodge Ram 2500 - How To Find An Honest Diesel Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-2500-how-to-find-an-honest-diesel-mechanic/148229)

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**Author:** [@Kristine\_Skinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristine_Skinner)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-2500-how-to-find-an-honest-diesel-mechanic/148229 "2019-09-11T20:26:48Z")

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find an honest diesel mechanic

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## [2009 Toyota Venza - Long Term Damage/Long Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-long-term-damage-long-idle/148491)

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**Author:** [@BillGray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillGray)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-long-term-damage-long-idle/148491 "2019-09-12T00:36:28Z")

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Ok, this might be a first even for you guys. Went to dinner with another couple prior to going to a concert the other night. After dinner and the show and a little pub crawl we made it back to the car about 6 hours later…

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## [2011 Nissan Pathfinder - Rough Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-pathfinder-rough-idle/148574)

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**Author:** [@Christopher00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christopher00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-pathfinder-rough-idle/148574 "2019-09-11T23:30:18Z")

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My 2011 pathfinder 4.0L has a rough idle while in gear and at a stop. Especially when the a/c comes on the rpms drop so much it feels like its going to die

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## [2018 Nissan Sentra - Wont Turn Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-sentra-wont-turn-off/148542)

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**Author:** [@bernadine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernadine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-sentra-wont-turn-off/148542 "2019-09-11T21:58:18Z")

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2018 Nissan Sentra, first won’t start! Now won’t turn off! Took it to dealership and they say they never seen nor heard of something like this. I bought brand new with 0 milage.

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## [2019 Ford E350 Super Duty - Hyper Sensitive Alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-e350-super-duty-hyper-sensitive-alarm/148567)

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**Author:** [@eric20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eric20)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-e350-super-duty-hyper-sensitive-alarm/148567 "2019-09-11T21:56:09Z")

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The alarm system is too sensitive. a car driving by sets it off. the dash screen displays "all alarms’ (this is the default) if left on “all alarms” it will alarm several times during the night. if set to “Perimeter al…

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## [2020 Dodge Journey - Tranny Wont Engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-dodge-journey-tranny-wont-engage/148509)

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**Author:** [@flanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flanders)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-dodge-journey-tranny-wont-engage/148509 "2019-09-11T20:38:06Z")

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transmition will not engage

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## [2016 Cadillac SRX - Unintended Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-unintended-acceleration/148555)

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**Author:** [@GinaHardison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GinaHardison)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-unintended-acceleration/148555 "2019-09-11T20:26:38Z")

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I was pulling into a parking spot when i felt my 2016 cadillac srx suddenly accelerate. i tried to hit my brakes but they didn’t work & I crashed into a concrete wall. I broke my wrist & had to have surgery. Everyone thi…

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## [2017 Buick Encore - Radio Controls Unresponsive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-radio-controls-unresponsive/148547)

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**Author:** [@TeresaScalzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeresaScalzo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-radio-controls-unresponsive/148547 "2019-09-11T20:14:14Z")

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Radio does work but not using the radio knobs or arrows to change stations… have to use the menu on the steering wheel to audio and then change stations

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## [FW1 Waterless Wash & Wax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fw1-waterless-wash-wax/44250)

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**Author:** [@Ms\_Angela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ms_Angela)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fw1-waterless-wash-wax/44250 "2019-09-11T19:48:56Z")

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Hi There, I just bought a can at a gas station and I feel really stupid now, after reading some forums on the internet. But I wanted a professional opinion from you guys. Is this safe to use on my car? I have a 2004 Le…

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## [2008 Mazda Mazda3 - Blower Intermittently Quits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda3-blower-intermittently-quits/148545)

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**Author:** [@Callender](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Callender)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda3-blower-intermittently-quits/148545 "2019-09-11T19:47:54Z")

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The fan which blows the heat or airconditioned air works intamidently and at times don’t come on. When it is on it makes a little noise such as may be bearings noise. Can that be repaired or does it have to be replaced?

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## [2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Frequent CEL Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-frequent-cel-light/148549)

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**Author:** [@David\_Willoughby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Willoughby)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-frequent-cel-light/148549 "2019-09-11T19:45:38Z")

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The check engine light comes on all the time, every 50 miles, no lie!

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## [2019 Honda Pilot - Squeeks - and keeps on squeeking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-squeeks-and-keeps-on-squeeking/148478)

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**Author:** [@Henry53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry53)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-squeeks-and-keeps-on-squeeking/148478 "2019-09-11T19:42:48Z")

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I bought by 2019 Honda Touring end of April. Shortly after driving the car I noticed a squeak in engine compartment when I let up on gas or brakes applied. Mileage was less than 1,600. I took it into the Dealer in June…

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## [2012 Mazda Mazda5 - New Brakes Clatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-new-brakes-clatter/148091)

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**Author:** [@NathanWetzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NathanWetzel)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-new-brakes-clatter/148091 "2019-09-11T19:35:32Z")

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Rear brakes that clatter after new pads are installed. Does this mean that only Mazda parts will work, or is this an installation problem?

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## [2010 Chevrolet Corvette - Mods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-corvette-mods/148414)

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**Author:** [@Andrewwilliam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrewwilliam)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-corvette-mods/148414 "2019-09-11T18:16:58Z")

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What does a transmission tune mean? Also what are some simple mods to increase hp?

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## [2014 Nissan Altima - A/C Long to Cool Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-a-c-long-to-cool-down/148539)

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**Author:** [@SaundraWilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaundraWilcox)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-a-c-long-to-cool-down/148539 "2019-09-11T18:01:55Z")

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AC takes along time to cool

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## [2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid - Hydraulic to Solid Lifter Conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-yukon-hybrid-hydraulic-to-solid-lifter-conversion/148527)

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**Author:** [@everett26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/everett26)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-yukon-hybrid-hydraulic-to-solid-lifter-conversion/148527 "2019-09-11T16:05:18Z")

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can lifers be switched out from hydraulic to solid lifers

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## [2017 Chevrolet Colorado - Vibration Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-vibration-issue/148534)

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**Author:** [@judyanderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judyanderson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-vibration-issue/148534 "2019-09-11T15:55:21Z")

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Vibration problem. 8635 miles on it. And it does feel like your driving over rumble strips. problem began about 2 weeks ago.

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