# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2016 Jeep Cherokee - Gear lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-gear-lights/147787)

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**Author:** [@Dale43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale43)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-gear-lights/147787 "2019-08-30T17:32:40Z")

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“Service Shifter” alarm comes on while driving down the road. When this happens al of the Gear lights come on ( park reverse, neutral, drive, all lit up. Car still drives normally. When I shut it off and restart it every…

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## [1996 isuzu rodeo problems again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-problems-again/147799)

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**Author:** [@Bleepus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bleepus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-problems-again/147799 "2019-08-30T17:27:47Z")

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My car ('96 isuzu rodeo) has just been back on the road after I had to replace the clutch system on it. now after about 180 miles of driving it, I was driving and the 4wd light and battery light come on and flicker when …

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## [2005 Buick LaCrosse - Lights out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-lights-out/147776)

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**Author:** [@guy26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guy26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-lights-out/147776 "2019-08-30T17:25:51Z")

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no instrument panel lights

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## [2013 Toyota RAV4 - Funkaway didn't work!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-funkaway-didnt-work/147791)

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**Author:** [@GalenBooth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GalenBooth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-funkaway-didnt-work/147791 "2019-08-30T17:09:56Z")

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My Rav 4 AC drain hose was clogged and a lot of water soaked into the carpet on the passenger side. Because it was on the passenger side I did not know it was going on. I had the drain hose repaired, but now I can’t seem…

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## [2012 Acura TSX - Grinds when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tsx-grinds-when-cold/147694)

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**Author:** [@Astrogator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Astrogator)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tsx-grinds-when-cold/147694 "2019-08-30T14:30:13Z")

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I started to experience a grinding noise after cold engine starts. 2012 TSX SE 6-sp manual, 65K miles, always full syntetic oil changes by the minder. I had this on cold winter days, but now it is happening in summer h…

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## [2005 Toyota Tundra - A/C Condenser Cost to Replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-a-c-condenser-cost-to-replace/147774)

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**Author:** [@csturm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csturm)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-a-c-condenser-cost-to-replace/147774 "2019-08-30T13:32:37Z")

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I own an '05 toyota tundra 4.7 liter V8. What is a reasonable amount to pay to have the AC condenser replaced and the system purged and refilled?

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## [2016 Acura RDX - Shuddering When Taking Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-rdx-shuddering-when-taking-off/147744)

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**Author:** [@Ferguson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ferguson1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-rdx-shuddering-when-taking-off/147744 "2019-08-30T13:08:25Z")

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My 2016 Acura RDX shudders and hesitates when starting off.

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## [2018 RAM 1500 - Slight vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-1500-slight-vibration/147781)

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**Author:** [@craigjoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigjoe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-1500-slight-vibration/147781 "2019-08-30T12:44:22Z")

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i have a 2018 ram 1500 slt crewcab. the problem i have is a vibration that seems to come from the powertrain/transmission. it only happens when i’m driving around 50 kph and the rpm’s are just barely over 1000. the best …

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## [Intermittently failing to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittently-failing-to-start/147759)

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**Author:** [@caseyabingham\_156839](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caseyabingham_156839)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittently-failing-to-start/147759 "2019-08-30T03:31:10Z")

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Hello! I have checked my Ford Taurus 2009 in for diagnostics/check-up 4 times to multiple locations for this issue, but no answers. Unexpectedly, my car will fail to start. I drive it for a while (like from work to home)…

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## [1996 Toyota Camry - Knock Sensor Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-camry-knock-sensor-replacement/147748)

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**Author:** [@Mshingo31\_156832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mshingo31_156832)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-camry-knock-sensor-replacement/147748 "2019-08-30T03:00:51Z")

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Cost of replacing engine knock sensors

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## [Plz help with my AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plz-help-with-my-ac/147764)

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**Author:** [@Maxstamey191919\_156841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxstamey191919_156841)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plz-help-with-my-ac/147764 "2019-08-30T02:58:18Z")

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Hey guys, any insight would be appreciated. My ac has been blowing hot in my Nissan Sentra 2014 for a while now. I went to get it checked out and they say it’s 50/50 either my expansion valve or compressor. They want 215…

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## [2004 Dodge Ram 1500 - Multiple EGR Valve Replacements code P0404](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-multiple-egr-valve-replacements-code-p0404/147709)

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**Author:** [@BrookW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrookW)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-multiple-egr-valve-replacements-code-p0404/147709 "2019-08-30T02:42:22Z")

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I have replaced the EGR valve 4 times but each time the check engine light comes on again even though I cleared all of the codes. The code shown each time is “P0404 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORM…

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## [2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Blower Has a Mind of Its Own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-genesis-coupe-blower-has-a-mind-of-its-own/147756)

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**Author:** [@j48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j48)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-genesis-coupe-blower-has-a-mind-of-its-own/147756 "2019-08-30T02:23:06Z")

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AC and heater fan goes on and off be itself? Any solution?

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## [2001 Ford Windstar - Flooding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-windstar-flooding/147737)

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**Author:** [@Terri01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terri01)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-windstar-flooding/147737 "2019-08-30T02:20:42Z")

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Somehow flooded and wouldn’t start. Once got started I let the engine idle for 10 minutes and it did fibe but when put in reverse engine dies.

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## [2012 Ford Escape - Electrical Gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-electrical-gremlins/147766)

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**Author:** [@Jaysayani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaysayani)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-electrical-gremlins/147766 "2019-08-30T02:18:16Z")

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Replaced battery, problem with alarm going off randomly, power windows not intermittently, maybe draining battery

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## [2015 Dodge Ram 1500 - Dash Lights Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-1500-dash-lights-out/147752)

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**Author:** [@gregg39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregg39)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-1500-dash-lights-out/147752 "2019-08-29T18:07:42Z")

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2015 dodge pro master eco diesel mileage center of led dashboard went out , cant read mileage or gear

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## [2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD - A/C Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-sierra-2500hd-a-c-problems/147750)

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**Author:** [@Gerry37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerry37)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-sierra-2500hd-a-c-problems/147750 "2019-08-29T22:53:01Z")

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my ac blows hot air at idle and ac light goes out…when driving is cold…ac serviced and no codes 2008 sierra 2500 crew cab diesel

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## [2007 Honda Civic Sdn - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-sdn-overheating/147761)

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**Author:** [@robertkennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertkennedy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-sdn-overheating/147761 "2019-08-29T21:43:29Z")

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my thermostat is going out. as long as i keep my heater going it stays cool enough. I need to drive 50 miles home before I park it. Will it cause damage as long as the temp stays down, for that distance. 2007 1.8l honda …

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## [1999 Ford Ranger - Lost Chip Key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-lost-chip-key/147710)

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**Author:** [@Richard04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard04)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-lost-chip-key/147710 "2019-08-29T21:34:53Z")

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I lost my igniti key - the key with the chip in it. Where should I get an inexpensive replacement?

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## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - TPMS Prob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-tpms-prob/147768)

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**Author:** [@BruceMorin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceMorin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-tpms-prob/147768 "2019-08-29T21:25:53Z")

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Had new tires put on my 2015 Jeep , now my tire pressure monitor system is not working. It use to show 4 tire pressure, now I can’t even get to program to show on the dash

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## [2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - Lifter Tap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-slk-class-lifter-tap/147704)

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**Author:** [@skubal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skubal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-slk-class-lifter-tap/147704 "2019-08-29T19:17:05Z")

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when the roof is up I hear a lifter tap between 1000-2500 rpm when the roof is down the sound goes away

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## [Volvo s40 Stuck in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-stuck-in-reverse/147754)

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**Author:** [@tarakinney2016\_156836](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tarakinney2016_156836)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-stuck-in-reverse/147754 "2019-08-29T18:36:47Z")

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07 Volvo s40. I pulled into the driveway the other day and put it in park, but the car thinks its in reverse and the stick won’t move from park. Since it was in reverse we put the parking brake and cut the battery becaus…

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## [2011 Buick Regal - StabiliTrak and starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-stabilitrak-and-starting/147730)

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**Author:** [@charles48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles48)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-stabilitrak-and-starting/147730 "2019-08-29T18:26:23Z")

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StabiliTrak light came on and car will not start. What is the problem and is there a fix?

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## [Crown Victoria Shimmies when accelerating at 35 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-victoria-shimmies-when-accelerating-at-35-mph/90605)

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**Author:** [@AmandaWithAnOldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaWithAnOldsmobile)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-victoria-shimmies-when-accelerating-at-35-mph/90605 "2019-08-29T18:08:44Z")

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I have a 1994 Automatic Ford Crown Victoria with apx. 120,000 miles (the odometer stopped working about 20k miles ago, what can ya' do). Recently it has started doing a subtle vibration/shake/shimmy when accelerating …

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## [2010 Honda CRV - Key release sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742)

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**Author:** [@Sean\_Smith\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Smith_2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742 "2019-08-29T15:23:40Z")

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Hi - was hoping to get some thoughts on an issue I’m having with being unable to remove the key from the ignition of a 2010 Honda CRV (while in park). Generally the problem resolves if I wiggle the shifter or shift to re…

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## [2012 Audi A5 - Timing Chain Jumped/Engine Shot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a5-timing-chain-jumped-engine-shot/147610)

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**Author:** [@Lin01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lin01)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a5-timing-chain-jumped-engine-shot/147610 "2019-08-29T13:27:03Z")

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2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet 96,000 miles. Car started shaking and seemed to want to cut off. I made it 8 miles to my home and when I shut it off it would not start back up. Hauled it to a local mechanic (Audi Certified) and…

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## [2012 Ford Fiesta - Sound Similar to Belt Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-sound-similar-to-belt-noise/147572)

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**Author:** [@ginasmith5549\_156741](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ginasmith5549_156741)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-sound-similar-to-belt-noise/147572 "2019-08-29T11:48:44Z")

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After driving the car at high speed car is making noise near belt. Sounds like it was coming from belt so sprayed wd 40 on pulley. Noise didnt stop.

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## [2018 Subaru Outback - differential oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-differential-oil-change/147654)

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**Author:** [@ErwinRamos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErwinRamos)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-differential-oil-change/147654 "2019-08-29T02:58:05Z")

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Can you give me information on how to change the rear and front differential oil on a 2018 Subaru outback 2.5i

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## [2002 Toyota 4Runner - CEL/EVAP Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-4runner-cel-evap-leak/147724)

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**Author:** [@DonnaVorce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaVorce)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-4runner-cel-evap-leak/147724 "2019-08-29T02:49:55Z")

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The VSC trac and VSC light along with the engine light is on. When it first happened, the dealer said it was a faulty gas cap. Replaced and the lights turned off. Lights came back on. Dealer replaced the fuel hose. …

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## [2014 Cadillac XTS brake squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-xts-brake-squeal/147678)

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**Author:** [@Connie50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie50)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-xts-brake-squeal/147678 "2019-08-29T02:43:18Z")

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2014 XTS brakes squeal very loud, even after having new Brembo pads and new rotors installed. The brakes squeal louder now than before the work was done. Dealer service dept does not know what to do to fix. They j…

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