# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2014 Jeep Patriot - warning lights and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-warning-lights-and-rough-idle/148434)

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**Author:** [@GregBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregBell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-warning-lights-and-rough-idle/148434 "2019-09-09T21:52:51Z")

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Indicator lights, Electronic Throttle Control, Electronic Stability Control, and engine light on. Loss of power and rough idle. Is this an ECM problem? I

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## [Brake bleeding issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleeding-issue/148388)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleeding-issue/148388 "2019-09-09T21:20:14Z")

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odd. same issue on my equinox and my kids vue. this is vue related replaced both front brake flex hoses. due to poor front brake “feel” drivers side bleeds fine. using tube/bottle method pass side bleeding is very sti…

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## [2017 Volkswagen Passat - screen trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-passat-screen-trouble/148428)

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**Author:** [@bobmarshall00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobmarshall00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-passat-screen-trouble/148428 "2019-09-09T20:52:55Z")

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Screen between rev counter and speedo, will occasionally show a spinning circle and words Searching Navidation. Once this appears it will not come off,although the main display is OK.Only way to stop this prob. is to sw…

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## [2004 GMC Envoy tailgate window won't roll up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-tailgate-window-wont-roll-up/148422)

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**Author:** [@ted156](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ted156)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-tailgate-window-wont-roll-up/148422 "2019-09-09T20:49:14Z")

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Hey there, so my rear tailgate window in my envoy just decided on its own to roll down one day and won’t come back up. We had the actuator replaced and everything was fine for a minute but then it just happened again. Th…

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## [2009 Volkswagen Tiguan - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-tiguan-codes/148411)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaPerles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuaPerles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-tiguan-codes/148411 "2019-09-09T20:45:32Z")

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Good Afternoon, My Volkswagen Tiguan’s is giving me a code P0299. I am noticing that I indeed am experiencing a loss of power. Do you think that my turbocharger needs to be replaced? Also where is your shop? Thanks

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## [2013 Ford Fusion Electric Parking Brake Alarms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-electric-parking-brake-alarms/148383)

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**Author:** [@leeclem44\_156566](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeclem44_156566)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-electric-parking-brake-alarms/148383 "2019-09-09T13:13:37Z")

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I get the Release Park Brake as soon as I turn on the ignition. If I release it, it actually locks up the EPB. I have to shut off the car to reset it. So I’m driving around with the brake light flashing and the beeper be…

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## [2016 Lincoln MKS - Long term hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mks-long-term-hesitation/148367)

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**Author:** [@Clyde53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clyde53)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mks-long-term-hesitation/148367 "2019-09-09T18:03:48Z")

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My car has an intermittent hesitation problem which was first noticed shortly after I purchased the car new in 2016 and has persisted since that time even after two throttle body replacements were made and then the canni…

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## [2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Smelly AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-gl-class-smelly-ac/148403)

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**Author:** [@AydenChapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AydenChapman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-gl-class-smelly-ac/148403 "2019-09-09T17:52:12Z")

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Vinegary smell coming out of the AC

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## [Creek/Squeak when Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creek-squeak-when-accelerating/148409)

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**Author:** [@Sanchezbrenden\_157220](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sanchezbrenden_157220)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creek-squeak-when-accelerating/148409 "2019-09-09T17:15:02Z")

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Hello, I recently Purchased a 2014 Kia Forte (base model) and noticed a noise just as I accelerate. Once I have gotten some speed on the car the noise is no longer there. I have read some articles in which there are many…

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## [2008 Mazda 6 Motor Mount Stud spinning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-6-motor-mount-stud-spinning/148238)

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**Author:** [@Apnolasco\_157122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Apnolasco_157122)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-6-motor-mount-stud-spinning/148238 "2019-09-09T16:40:27Z")

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I changed my right motor mount yesterday and when I was torquing the bolts, one of the nuts on the stud would not torque. It just kept spinning. When trying to remove the nut, it came half way off and then the stud start…

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## [Saturn aura xe 3.5 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-xe-3-5-wont-start/148380)

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**Author:** [@Quinn\_Stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quinn_Stewart)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-xe-3-5-wont-start/148380 "2019-09-09T14:42:10Z")

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Ok so I woke up this morni and my Saturn Aura xe 3.5 would not crank all the lights on the dash come on but the engine won’t make a sound when you turn the key. I recently had camshaft and crankshaft sensors replaced bou…

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## [2003 BMW Z4 - CEL/ABS/ESC Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-cel-abs-esc-lights/148236)

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**Author:** [@SashaCloutier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SashaCloutier)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-cel-abs-esc-lights/148236 "2019-09-09T12:10:05Z")

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Dear Car Talk: As you can see I own a 2003 Z4, the only one in Canada (at least to my knowledge) in Toledo Blue with 44k miles on it, unbelievable but true. I was trying out the car last week and I went a “bit fast” (13…

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## [2011 Honda CR-V - Sudden Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-sudden-acceleration/148261)

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**Author:** [@Parbhushan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Parbhushan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-sudden-acceleration/148261 "2019-09-09T06:47:48Z")

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I was in accident due to my 2011Honda CR V suddenly accelated from stop after red light has there been other such cases thanks Parbhushan Sidhu

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## [After Do Alignment Tyre Got In Wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-do-alignment-tyre-got-in-wear/148086)

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**Author:** [@Zin\_zin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zin_zin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-do-alignment-tyre-got-in-wear/148086 "2019-09-09T05:31:19Z")

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My friend worked as an alignment at a mercedes car service center company. and he noticed that there was a very significant effect of wear on the inside after he had done the alignment. there are 2 models that happen to …

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## [2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Mileage Deterioration After Tranny/Spark Plug Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-mileage-deterioration-after-tranny-spark-plug-change/146320)

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**Author:** [@Pelitera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pelitera)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-mileage-deterioration-after-tranny-spark-plug-change/146320 "2019-09-09T02:10:29Z")

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losing mpg, since transmission and spark plug change

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## [1964 Chevrolet Impala - Question on rain sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1964-chevrolet-impala-question-on-rain-sensors/148357)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeNassos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeNassos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1964-chevrolet-impala-question-on-rain-sensors/148357 "2019-09-09T01:48:11Z")

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For my 1964 convertible, I had designed and installed a system so the top would close automatically when the car was idle and it started to rain. Why is this feature not installed in all convertibles?

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## [2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/148344)

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**Author:** [@Oscar15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oscar15)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/148344 "2019-09-09T01:06:00Z")

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Hello my Jeep won’t start , I tested fuel pump it works but doesn’t turn on while trying to start . The Jeep also doesn’t have spark while trying to start eaither . I replaced the fuel pump so it’s new and I can’t get a …

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## [Ask Someone: 2003 Chevrolet Impala - Liquid runs out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2003-chevrolet-impala-liquid-runs-out/148351)

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**Author:** [@DeborahArrington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeborahArrington)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2003-chevrolet-impala-liquid-runs-out/148351 "2019-09-09T00:09:11Z")

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I am able to drive car maybe around the corner. Car runs hot, and liquid runs out.

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## [2013 Nissan Altima - No Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-no-sound/148339)

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**Author:** [@mikeBarnard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeBarnard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-no-sound/148339 "2019-09-08T21:32:15Z")

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no audio-fuses good,radio works just no sound

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## [Misfire after misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-after-misfire/148304)

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**Author:** [@dawidfeledyn\_156660](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawidfeledyn_156660)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-after-misfire/148304 "2019-09-08T21:14:00Z")

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Hi. My english is not too good but I hope you gonna understand me. I just bought grand caravan from dodge dealership. After 2 days check engine light show up. Cylinder 1 misfire. Mechanic replaced coil and spark plug. B…

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## [2018 Chevrolet Malibu - Faulty / Uncalibrated Headlights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-malibu-faulty-uncalibrated-headlights/148345)

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**Author:** [@Zach\_Shearer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach_Shearer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-malibu-faulty-uncalibrated-headlights/148345 "2019-09-08T20:45:19Z")

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So recently I noticed my headlights were a bit off when driving. I could only see roughly 15 feet in front of me without my high beams causing me to have to keep my high beams on any time I drive at night. I’ve tried adj…

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## [1996 Chevrolet Corvette - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-corvette-ac-issue/148312)

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**Author:** [@Gonzalez28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gonzalez28)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-corvette-ac-issue/148312 "2019-09-08T20:41:49Z")

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1996 Corvette with 49000 miles has AC problem. AC switches back and forth from cooling to heating on its own. Mechanics have not been able to determine cause. Suggestions?

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## [2019 Chevrolet Trax - brake squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-brake-squeal/148342)

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**Author:** [@JanetKnight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetKnight)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-brake-squeal/148342 "2019-09-08T18:56:05Z")

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Brakes are squeaking when applied with less than 5,000 miles on the vehicle

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## [2006 GMC Yukon - back tires locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-yukon-back-tires-locked/148300)

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**Author:** [@Jocelyncrockett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jocelyncrockett)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-yukon-back-tires-locked/148300 "2019-09-08T18:39:38Z")

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I just had my drum brake replaced but now my tire light came on is that the reason why my back tires locked on me

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## [Chevy suburban wheels degenerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-suburban-wheels-degenerating/148336)

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**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-suburban-wheels-degenerating/148336 "2019-09-08T16:51:09Z")

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2015 wheels degenerating… look like I drove thru acid. bubbly like hard white goop on wheels. Never happened on my previous four Suburbans, or 5 cadillacs. GM says, not their fault, no compensation. Any other simil…

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## [Diesel 4x4 clutch maladjusted. Driver's fault or mechanic's?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-4x4-clutch-maladjusted-drivers-fault-or-mechanics/148335)

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**Author:** [@dkhjalmarson\_157193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkhjalmarson_157193)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-4x4-clutch-maladjusted-drivers-fault-or-mechanics/148335 "2019-09-08T15:55:50Z")

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Hi, I need help! I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder diesel 4x4 and do use it off-road. I had my clutch replaced two months ago. Last week during a long, hilly trip, when the car was hot, it began losing power and having di…

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## [2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has sporadic loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-has-sporadic-loss-of-power/148326)

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**Author:** [@NoraJenney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoraJenney)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-has-sporadic-loss-of-power/148326 "2019-09-08T11:32:39Z")

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There are times when I’m driving and all of a sudden it’s like someone turned the key off. I lose power I am lucky I realize what’s happened and have enough power to coast off the road. Then the dash lights come on. I ha…

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## [2011 Ford Taurus - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-taurus-tpms/148275)

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**Author:** [@MonaAubry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MonaAubry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-taurus-tpms/148275 "2019-09-08T08:01:25Z")

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I just had brand new tires put on and after driving my car in 1 day tire pressure sensor fail light came on.Is this the responsibility of the shop to repair?

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## [1999 Ford Ranger - No spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-no-spark/148273)

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**Author:** [@patrickkane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrickkane)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-no-spark/148273 "2019-09-08T01:33:10Z")

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There is no spark at the coil, Put a new one in made sure there was a good ground. still nothing turns over. It over heated.

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## [Saturn vue crank sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-crank-sensor/148143)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-crank-sensor/148143 "2019-09-07T14:49:30Z")

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03 Saturn vue 3.0 v6. It’s an opel motor. Yep oddball. Has had bi-weekly stalling issue for several months. Would not start yesterday. Crank. Crank. Crank It did have a throttle body circuit code a few months ago No …

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